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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2024
Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 307Interactive Test Mode
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Q307. The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992, amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Maithili Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992, amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?

  1. Konkani
  2. Manipuri
  3. Nepali
  4. Maithili Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1, 2 and 3

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Standard Reference Verified

The Eighth Schedule currently recognizes 22 languages:

  • The 21st Amendment Act of 1967 added Sindhi.
  • The 71st Amendment Act of 1992 added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali (mnemonic: KMN).
  • The 92nd Amendment Act of 2003 added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali (mnemonic: BDM/BDMS). Therefore, 1, 2, and 3 are correct, while 4 (Maithili) was added in 2003.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 (Q307)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1, 2 and 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2024 Q307

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I Question 307 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2024 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (A): "1, 2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2024 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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